GIFT City Investment Channels
Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), India's International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), offers a wide spectrum of investment channels — bringing global markets, currencies, and regulated financial products within reach.
Banking & Deposits
Offshore banking accounts and term deposits in multiple currencies (USD, GBP, AED, SGD) with IFSC-licensed banks, with interest exempt from Indian tax.
Exchange-Traded Securities
Trade Indian equities, derivatives, bonds, commodities and bullion entirely in foreign currency, free of STT, CTT and stamp duty.
Mutual Funds & AIFs
Inbound and outbound feeder funds and Category I, II and III AIFs that pool global capital into equities, debt, commodities and derivatives.
PMS & Structured Products
Customized Portfolio Management Services, structured bonds, foreign equity holdings, aircraft/ship leases and insurance products.
Advantages of GIFT City Investments
- Tax Efficiency A 10-year tax holiday on IFSC fund and company income, zero dividend distribution tax, and largely exempt capital gains on IFSC-listed securities, with no STT/CTT, GST, or stamp duty on transactions.
- Currency & Repatriation Transactions settle in freely convertible currency, shielding investors from rupee depreciation, with fully repatriable proceeds and LRS-based remittance of up to USD 250,000 per year for resident Indians.
- Global Market Access IFSC-domiciled funds can invest in global equities, bonds, ETFs, real estate and private debt, while foreign investors access India without local currency or ownership restrictions.
- Estate & Wealth Planning Family Investment Funds and trusts structured as IFSC vehicles let high-net-worth families consolidate cross-border assets and plan succession within a regulated, non-resident framework.
Illustrative Tax & Cost Savings: GIFT City vs Domestic
Illustrative reduction relative to comparable domestic structures. Actual benefits vary by investor profile, fund category and regulations in force.
What is GIFT City?
Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) is India's first International Financial Services Centre, offering a platform for global financial services and offshore-style investments.
From banking and exchange-traded securities to mutual funds, AIFs, and structured products, GIFT City provides almost every major financial vehicle within a regulated, internationally aligned ecosystem.